Bridle



Nov. 29, 1 927.

J. M. WALSH BRIDLE Filed May 22. 1924 I N VEN TOR. BY WM Patented Nov.29, 1927.

UNITED STATES 1,651,170 PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES M. WALSH, OF MILWAUKEE, W'ISCONSTN, ASSIGNOR TO JAMES M. WALSH00., 0F MILWAUKEE, WISCGNSIN, A CORPORATEON OF DELAWARE.

BRIDLE.

Application filed May 22 1924.

This invention relates to improvements in bridles and more particularlyto means for adjusting the bit.

It is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a novelform of connector which will permit adjustments between the bit and headstall of a bridle but which eliminates the use of apertured straps whichtend to weaken a bridle.

A further object of the invention is to provide a bridle in which thebit rings are adjustably carried by means of chains instead of straps ascommonly used.

A further object of the invention is to provide a connector for bridleswhich is equally well adapted to receive either link chains oradjustable straps if required.

A further object of the invention is to provide a bridle which will becomfortable to an animal wearing the same.

A further object of the invention is to provide a bridle which is ofvery simple construction, is strong and durable, is inexpensive tomanufacture, and is well adapted for the purposes described. I

WVith the above and other objects in View, the invention consists of theimproved bridle and its parts and combinations as set forth in theclaims, and all equivalents thereof.

In the accompanying drawing in which the same reference charactersindicate the same parts in all of the views:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary view oftheheadstall of a bridle provided withthe improved connector, the bit ring and bit being adjust ably connectedthereto; and

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on line 22 of Fig. 1.

Referring now more particularly to the drawing itwill be seen that thenumeral. 5 indicates the improved bridle connector. The connector isformed of a metallic frame 6 substantially square in form with anintegral angularly bent portion 7. A transverse portion 8 divides theportions 6 and 7 and provides a main opening 9 and an auxiliary openingor slot 10. A hook 11 is formed integrally with the mid portion of thetransverse member 8, said hook being curved as clearly shown in Fig. 2with the end 12 thereof extending through the opening 9 and slightlybeyond the plane of the.

frame 6.

The connector is adapted to have attached thereto straps 13 and 14forming part of the Serial No. 715,121.

head-stall of a bridle and a chain 15 is adjust-ably carried by the hook11, as. shown. The lower end portion of the chain 15 carries a bit ring16 to which is secured one end of a bit 17.

Obviously, the connector 5 permits adjustments of the chain 15 to loweror raise the bit 17. Adjustments of the chain are attained by engagingthe hook 11 with any of the links of the chain to lengthen or shortenthe same. To engage a link with the hook, it is merely necessary to passthe link through the opening 9 and dropthe same over the end 12 of thehook, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2. The chain will then assume theposition on the hook shown in full lines in Figs. 1 and 2, and will besecurely retained in place.

To preventthe hookll from projecting, so as to rub or becomeuncomfortable to an animal wearing the bridle, a leather flap 18 isprovided. Said flap is sewed to the headstall members 13 and 1 1 andnormally is positioned as shownin full lines,in Fig. 2. However,,when itis desired to adjust the bit,

. the flap 18 may be bent outwardly, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2,to expose the hook 11.

It may happen that a person may desire to substitute an adjustable strapto attach an unusual bit to the head-stall, for the chain 15, and tothat end, the connector is formed with the portion 7. Then a strap isused, it is passed through the slot 10 and about the portion 7.

From the foregoing description. it will be seen that the improved bridleis of very simple and novel construction, and is well adapted for thepurpose set forth.

What I claim as my invention is:

As a new article of manufacture, a connector consisting of sideport-ions, end portions, a transverse bar connecting the sides andforming a strap loop, said side and end portions and transverse barbeing in the same plane and a nonyieldable curved hook portion extendingoutwardly from the medial part of said transverse bar and then curvinginwardly through the plane of said side portions and terminating beyondthe plane of said side portions.

In testimony whereof, I atfix my signa- 'ture.

JAMES M. WALSH.

